symposium
noun/sɪmˈpoʊziəm/
Frequency rank: #6,785 most common English word
Meaning
A formal meeting or conference at which experts discuss a particular topic.
Example sentence
Researchers from around the world gathered at the symposium to share their latest findings on climate change.
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